chapter 16- diversity and global cultures

Question 1

biculturalism

Answer 1

when minority members adopt characteristics of majority cultures in order to succeed

Question 2

low-context cultures

Answer 2

cultures that emphasize communication via spoken or written words

Question 3

ethnic or national subcultures

Answer 3

groups that form among people from the same races, language groupings, regions and nations

Question 4

multicultural organization

Answer 4

an organization that is based on pluralism and operates with inclusivity and respect for diversity

Question 5

inclusivity

Answer 5

how open the organization is to anyone who can perform a job

Question 6

power distance

Answer 6

the degree to which a society accepts unequal distribution of power

Question 7

organizational subcultures

Answer 7

groupings of ppl based on shared demographic and job identities

Question 8

cultural intelligence

Answer 8

the ability to adapt to new cultures

Question 9

gender subcultures

Answer 9

groups that form among people of the same gender

Question 10

ethnocentrism

Answer 10

the belief that one’s membership group or subculture is superior to all others

Question 11

culture shock

Answer 11

the confusion and discomfort that a person experiences when in an unfamiliar culture

Question 12

individualism

Answer 12

the degree to which a society emphasizes individuals and their self-interests

Question 13

generational subcultures

Answer 13

groups that form among people in similar age groups

Question 14

glass ceiling

Answer 14

a hidden barrier to the advancement of women and minorities

Question 15

monochronic

Answer 15

cultures in which people tend to do one thing at a time

Question 16

ecological fallacy

Answer 16

the assumption that a generalized cultural value applies equally well to all members of the culture

Question 17

managing diversity

Answer 17

building an inclusive work environment that allows everyone to reach his or her potential

Question 18

diversity

Answer 18

race, gender, age, and other individual differences

Question 19

polychronic cultures

Answer 19

cultures in which people accomplish many different things at once

Question 20

occupational subcultures

Answer 20

groups that form among people doing the same kinds of work

Question 21

time orientation

Answer 21

the degree to which a society emphasized short-term or long-term goals

Question 22

proxemics

Answer 22

the study of how people use interpersonal space

Question 23

high-context cultures

Answer 23

cultures that rely on nonverbal and situational cues as well as spoken or written words in communication

Question 24

uncertainty avoidance

Answer 24

the degree to which a society tolerates risk and uncertainty

Question 25

masculinity-femininity

Answer 25

the degree to which a society values assertiveness and materialism